On the afternoon of February 13, in the conference hall of the MIHD in Isfara, a free and open meeting was held between the head of the Interdepartmental Commission on Combating Human Trafficking under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Colonel-General of Militia Alamshozoda Abdurahmon Alamsho, and residents of the towns and villages of Isfara. This meeting was held with the participation of the Deputy Chairman of the Sughd Region Ismoilzoda Zufar Murtazokhon, Acting Chairman of the City of Isfara Sharifjon Jumazoda, leaders and officials of the constituent structures of the municipal authorities, and activists of the towns and villages of the region. First, the delegation of guests and the topic under discussion were introduced.
The First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Colonel-General of Militia Alamshozoda Abdurahmon Alamsho, delivered an analytical report reflecting the current situation in the region and the world, undesirable phenomena that interfere with the rights and interests of citizens and the state, peace and tranquility, and various aspects of everyday life, which originated from the Message of the Leader of the Nation. It was stated that this meeting will be held in the light of the instructions and instructions of the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and the National Plan for Combating Human Trafficking for 2025-2027.
The importance of the issue of combating human trafficking is reflected in the fact that human rights and freedoms are at the heart of such crimes. In the modern world, human trafficking, along with terrorism, extremism, and illegal drug trafficking, is considered one of the most serious global threats, and the Republic of Tajikistan is no exception in this process.
In addition to focusing on the issue of human trafficking, preventing terrorism and extremism, joining extremist organizations, the spread of synthetic drugs such as crystal methamphetamine and lyrica, the tendency of young people to become addicted to this dangerous drug, which leads to impotence and infertility, the habit of unconventional behavior that is inappropriate for men, and conflicts and the collapse of families, the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus, the consequences of which are dangerous for the life and health of the human race, the illegal activities of fortune-tellers and sorcerers, the adoption of foreign customs and traditions, the immorality of young people, the illegal purchase and sale of land, the failure to comply with the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On the Regulation of Celebrations and Ceremonies in the Republic of Tajikistan” due to prejudice and self-promotion, and the unintended impact of using social networks were topics that were highlighted with analytical data.
It was said that in the city of Isfara in 2025, 49 cases of engaging in fortune-telling and witchcraft, and 46 violations of the law on regulation were revealed.
The alarming increase in illegal religious teachings inside and outside the country was described as a factor in the spread of divisive superstitious ideas, unhealthy understandings far from religion and worship, and the need to prevent such a situation was emphasized. Uncontrolled behavior in this area can lead the healthy ideology of young people astray and become the basis for the emergence of religious conflicts, and real experience has proven this.
The incentive norm established in the Criminal Code, which exempts a person officially wanted for illegal activities as part of extremist and terrorist organizations from criminal liability, was an important part of today's meeting. The First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, recalling the attention and care of the Great Leader of the Nation, said that such a humanitarian initiative is not practiced in any country in the world, and those who stray are sentenced to the most severe punishment in the world. Each participant was invited to contribute to this direction in cooperation with law enforcement agencies in order to return citizens to a peaceful life.
The awakening of a sense of patriotism in the hearts of young people, mobilization for the armed forces, preservation of ancestral customs and traditions, and the prevention of superstition and xenophobia were emphasized during the free conversation, and the consequences of indifference and indifference to these issues were discussed. Residents also expressed their solidarity and emphasized that they are always ready to contribute, side by side with law enforcement agencies, to eliminate shortcomings that hinder the process of peace and tranquility.
In response to the issues raised by the keynote speaker, the deputy chairman of the region, Zufar Ismoilzoda, and the acting chairman of Isfara city, Sharifjon Jumazoda, mobilized the heads of municipal structures and services and activists. Because the basis of all development and progress is the provision of public order, security and peace.
The meeting concluded with the instructions and mobilization of working groups.